Stir in tomato paste. (If tomatoes are not full-flavored, you may wish to add more paste.) Add flour and chicken broth, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Puree in a blender, then strain to remove seeds and skins. Add 1 - 2 cups light cream.

Reheat to serve, but do not boil. add sherry to taste. This soup keeps well and may be frozen.

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We thought this soup was wonderful. The flavor was rich and just perfect with toasted cheese sandwiches- perfect to usher in those chilly fall evenings. I didn't change a thing, except to omit the sherry because I had none. I will definitely use this recipe again!

very rich and tasty. I omitted the paste (I hate having a half can of paste molding in the fridge) and didn't miss it. Local heirloom tomatoes helped. I used a stick blender and didn't bother to strain skin or seeds.